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Joan Miró
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Joan Miró
- Tête de Tériade
- inscribed Miró and numbered 6/8
- bronze
- height: 31cm., 12¼in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Barcelona
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Waddington Galleries, London
Joseph Wolpe Fine Art, Cape Town
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Waddington Galleries, London
Joseph Wolpe Fine Art, Cape Town
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
Munich, Galerie Thomas, Calder - Miró, 2010, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pilar Ortega Chapel, Sculptures, Joan Miró. Catalogue raisonné, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 330, illustration of another cast p. 312
Joan Miró, Sammlung der Fondation Maeght (exhibition catalogue), Stadthalle, Balingen, 1994, illustration of the clay version p. 34
Miró Milano (exhibition catalogue), Castello Sforzesco, Milan, 1981, illustration of another cast p. 122
Joan Miró, Sammlung der Fondation Maeght (exhibition catalogue), Stadthalle, Balingen, 1994, illustration of the clay version p. 34
Miró Milano (exhibition catalogue), Castello Sforzesco, Milan, 1981, illustration of another cast p. 122
Condition
Dark matte patina. There is some wear and rubbing to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is some oxidation to the edge of the base and dust in the crevices. Otherwise this work is in good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."